Cheese

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A Detroit-area company is voluntarily recalling some cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated by antibiotic residues. S. Serra Cheese Co. announced the recall in a statement distributed Monday by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. Included are Fresh Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Mozzarella Block, and Provolone Stick cheeses manufactured Aug. 1. The cheeses being recalled by the company based in Macomb County's Clinton Township were sold to bakeries, delis, and restaurants in Detroit and Grand Rapids areas.

By Shelley St. Ange-SheldonSpecial to the Herald Times | April 15, 2010

“Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, eating her curds and whey.” As a child, I never had a clear picture of what exactly Miss Muffet was munching on. Curds and whey seemed like some kind of exotic food for country folk who lived during the time the nursery rhyme originated. I now have a pretty clear image of what was inside the young girl’s bowl — cheese. She was most likely enjoying some homemade cottage cheese before that arachnid sat down beside her and spoiled her dining experience.

"Macho, macho man, I've got to be a macho man," goes the song. So, tell me, just what exactly constitutes a "macho man?" I got to thinking about this after I read a story recently touting the "Manliest Cities in America. " Translated, macho means "manly, tough!!!" Manly is defined as having qualities "befitting a man. " Really? Another theory is that manly means having a "deep male voice. " Really? I guess I have a deep male voice, but I've never considered myself macho, although I have been accused of practicing machoism by members of the opposite sex. I guess it goes with the territory.

Mallory VanHorn (231) 439-9399 - mvanhorn@petoskeynews.com and This is the second installment in a five-part holiday food series; look to upcoming issues for recipes of wine pairings, desserts and beverages | December 7, 2012

As the star of the holiday meal, the main dish carries a heavy load when it comes to pleasing guests. The good news is that a holiday dinner needn't be exceedingly fancy or pretentious. Thankfully, great food doesn't necessarily mean gourmet. The secret to a successful main course is "good ol' home-cooking," according to Sheri Luepnitz of Alanson Depot Restaurant. For a crowd-pleasing main dish this holiday season, Luepnitz recommends two distinctly different dishes and offers their recipes.

Charlevoix's 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off is ready to warm up your Saturday, Nov. 3. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Charlevoix United Methodist Church at State and Clinton streets will host the event featuring some of Charlevoix's best chefs. For $5, attendees get a voting ballot, chili, onion and cheese toppings, crackers, corn bread muffins, ice cream and a beverage. Homemade pies by the slice are also available. There will also be macaroni and cheese for those who might be less adventurous.

"Take me out to the ball game, ?Take me out with the crowd, ?Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack ?? Ump, Stop the music! Stop the music! You blind? That?s the way it used to be when they wrote the song ?Take Me Out to the Ball Game? in 1908. Essentially, all you could get back then was peanuts and Cracker Jack (no, I didn?t witness it firsthand). There sure as heck was no nachos with cheese, Philly cheese steak, or 32-ounce beers with a cheese chaser. Today, when you go out to the ol?

I've come to the conclusion that it's okay for my son to eat chocolate ice cream for breakfast. We've come a long way from the days of begging our kids to eat their food and try new things. I remember a time when my oldest was 3. He was in the middle of an extremely long stage in his life when he would resist trying anything new (at 19, this stage is finally waning). At the time, he ate apples (peeled), cheese, scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, pizza and chicken nuggets. And that's pretty much it. One morning, I decided to make cheese omelets.

CHARLTON TWP. - Melinda Diercks knows it takes 30 minutes to make mozzarella cheese, and nine hours for cheddar. The diminutive red-headed mother of four raises geese, ducks, chickens and goats, the latter which she milks to make cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, cottage cheese and cream cheese for her family about three times a week. Not a big deal for a farm wife, but a little unusual for an obstetrics nurse and lactation consultant. Diercks gave up her health care career about three years ago when her youngest child, Mikayla, now 4, was born.

Last week it dawned on me - people think vegans are weird. It's true, vegans don't eat meat or fish, milk or eggs - all animal products are off limits. Many do it for health reasons, others do it to make a statement for animal rights. No matter what the reason, it's a personal choice that a growing number of people are making. And by going vegan or vegetarian, many see improvements in their health and help do a little more to save the environment. But the choice often comes with a side order of strange reactions.

To honor National Grilled Cheese Day on Friday, April 12, the News-Review asked people where to go to get good grilled cheese sandwiches. Local residents named Mitchell St. Pub & Cafe in Petoskey most often, as the best place to find a grilled cheese sandwich. Petoskey resident Jerry Sullivan called Mitchell St. Pub's sandwich, "The best in town. " Ciabatta artisan bread is spread with garlic butter, filled with cheeses, tomatoes and onions, then grilled. The sandwich has been a signature item on the menu for almost 30 years, according to owner Larry Rochon.

Mallory VanHorn (231) 439-9399 - mvanhorn@petoskeynews.com and This is the second installment in a five-part holiday food series; look to upcoming issues for recipes of wine pairings, desserts and beverages | December 7, 2012

As the star of the holiday meal, the main dish carries a heavy load when it comes to pleasing guests. The good news is that a holiday dinner needn't be exceedingly fancy or pretentious. Thankfully, great food doesn't necessarily mean gourmet. The secret to a successful main course is "good ol' home-cooking," according to Sheri Luepnitz of Alanson Depot Restaurant. For a crowd-pleasing main dish this holiday season, Luepnitz recommends two distinctly different dishes and offers their recipes.

I've come to the conclusion that it's okay for my son to eat chocolate ice cream for breakfast. We've come a long way from the days of begging our kids to eat their food and try new things. I remember a time when my oldest was 3. He was in the middle of an extremely long stage in his life when he would resist trying anything new (at 19, this stage is finally waning). At the time, he ate apples (peeled), cheese, scrambled eggs, macaroni and cheese, pizza and chicken nuggets. And that's pretty much it. One morning, I decided to make cheese omelets.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - A Detroit-area company is voluntarily recalling some cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated by antibiotic residues. S. Serra Cheese Co. announced the recall in a statement distributed Monday by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. Included are Fresh Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Mozzarella Block, and Provolone Stick cheeses manufactured Aug. 1. The cheeses being recalled by the company based in Macomb County's Clinton Township were sold to bakeries, delis, and restaurants in Detroit and Grand Rapids areas.

Last week it dawned on me - people think vegans are weird. It's true, vegans don't eat meat or fish, milk or eggs - all animal products are off limits. Many do it for health reasons, others do it to make a statement for animal rights. No matter what the reason, it's a personal choice that a growing number of people are making. And by going vegan or vegetarian, many see improvements in their health and help do a little more to save the environment. But the choice often comes with a side order of strange reactions.

I've been following a vegan diet for just over three weeks now. While I've been more than satisfied with the food I'm eating and the new recipes I've tried, there has been one thing I've somewhat missed from my regular diet -- cheese. There are vegan cheese substitutes on the market, most are made with nuts and soy or rice milk. I love cheese, but I haven't found a cheese substitute that has met my approval. So when I came across a recipe for a vegan macaroni and cheese that didn't use any of the so-called vegan cheeses, I knew I had to give it a try. The main ingredient in the dish that adds flavor is nutritional yeast, which can usually be found in the bulk section at health food stores.

By Shelley St. Ange-SheldonSpecial to the Herald Times | April 15, 2010

“Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, eating her curds and whey.” As a child, I never had a clear picture of what exactly Miss Muffet was munching on. Curds and whey seemed like some kind of exotic food for country folk who lived during the time the nursery rhyme originated. I now have a pretty clear image of what was inside the young girl’s bowl — cheese. She was most likely enjoying some homemade cottage cheese before that arachnid sat down beside her and spoiled her dining experience.

"Macho, macho man, I've got to be a macho man," goes the song. So, tell me, just what exactly constitutes a "macho man?" I got to thinking about this after I read a story recently touting the "Manliest Cities in America. " Translated, macho means "manly, tough!!!" Manly is defined as having qualities "befitting a man. " Really? Another theory is that manly means having a "deep male voice. " Really? I guess I have a deep male voice, but I've never considered myself macho, although I have been accused of practicing machoism by members of the opposite sex. I guess it goes with the territory.

"Take me out to the ball game, ?Take me out with the crowd, ?Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack ?? Ump, Stop the music! Stop the music! You blind? That?s the way it used to be when they wrote the song ?Take Me Out to the Ball Game? in 1908. Essentially, all you could get back then was peanuts and Cracker Jack (no, I didn?t witness it firsthand). There sure as heck was no nachos with cheese, Philly cheese steak, or 32-ounce beers with a cheese chaser. Today, when you go out to the ol?